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$1,600 / Month

49 Palmer Square W Unit E

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Princeton, NJ 08542

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Beds Baths Average SF
Studio Studio 0 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 231 SF

About This Property

Rent this delightfully sunny studio apartment in the heart of historic Princeton. The classic wood burning brick fireplace adds a cozy feel to the apartment with gleaming wood flooring, plenty of built-in shelving, while hidden behind louvered doors is an efficiency Pullman kitchen. This pied-a-terre has views overlooking Palmer Square green. Enjoy all that Princeton offers - Shops, Restaurants, Special Events, the Arts and University. It includes access to a large shared courtyard patio with fountain and container gardens, coin-operated laundry room plus the unit's storage bin. Heat and Hot water included within the rent. Parking spaces are available to rent at nearby garage. Landlord pays association fee. Tenant must complete lease application and provide "adequate" financial credentials. The Tenant must provide proof of renter~s liability insurance before occupancy. The Landlord desires a min of 1 year lease and might consider a 9 month Lease.

49 Palmer Square W is a condo located in Mercer County and the 08542 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Princeton Public School District attendance zone.

Location
49 Palmer Square W, Princeton,
NJ 08542
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Neighborhood

Ever dreamed of living amidst the beautiful and historic Princeton University? Even if you haven’t, Downtown Princeton, New Jersey is a hidden gem that you’ll surely adore. On the opposite side of Nassau Street from the neighborhood’s commercial district, known as Palmer Square, you’ll discover Princeton University’s stunning campus, filled with lush lawns, towering trees, and historic architecture.

Palmer Square contains the best boutique shops and local eateries in town! Dine with farm-to-table fare at Agricola Eatery on Witherspoon Street, or find your favorite album at Princeton Record Exchange on South Tulane Street. There’s a wonderful variation of shops and restaurants to choose from in Downtown Princeton, offering a cultural diversity that’s appreciated throughout the community.

From luxurious to historic, Downtown offers numerous apartments and townhomes for rent around its safe residential streets.

Learn more about living in Downtown Princeton 

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 358 Sq Ft $2,245 $2,419 $2,500
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 887 Sq Ft $2,100 $4,322 $6,700
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1052 Sq Ft $3,100 $6,466 $8,000
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1472 Sq Ft $3,375 $8,011 $10,500
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 2638 Sq Ft $5,000 $7,685 $9,850
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Rider University, Princeton
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Princeton University
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Rider Univ., Lawrenceville
Drive: 16 min 7.0 mi
Mercer Co. C.C., West Windsor
Drive: 23 min 10.4 mi
49 Palmer Square W Unit E is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from Princeton University. It is also near Rider University, Princeton and Rider Univ., Lawrenceville.
Schools
Community Park Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
J Witherspoon Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Princeton High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
The Lewis School & Clinic for Educational Therapy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Princeton Latin Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation

49 Palmer Square W Unit E is near Trenton Mercer, located 13.3 miles or 23 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Princeton
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Princeton Junction
Drive: 8 min 3.4 mi
Hamilton
Drive: 16 min 9.6 mi
Trenton Transit Center (Njt)
Drive: 21 min 12.7 mi
West Trenton
Drive: 24 min 13.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Trenton Mercer
 Drive: 23 min 13.3 mi

Walkability Near 49 Palmer Square W Princeton, NJ 08542

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
70 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 49 Palmer Square W Unit E.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Palmer Square
Walk: 1 min 0.1 mi
Princeton Centre
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Princeton Shopping Center
Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
49 Palmer Square W Unit E has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Morven Museum & Garden
 Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Marquand Park
 Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Princeton Battlefield State Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Mapleton Preserve
 Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
Terhune Orchards
 Drive: 12 min 4.6 mi
49 Palmer Square W Unit E has 5 parks within 4.6 miles, including Morven Museum & Garden, Marquand Park, and Princeton Battlefield State Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
Drive: 18 min 10.2 mi
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
Drive: 17 min 11.3 mi
49 Palmer Square W Unit E is 10.2 miles from Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Capital Health Regional Medical Center.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Naval Air Development Center
Drive: 48 min 29.2 mi
McGuire Air Force Base
Drive: 43 min 29.3 mi
49 Palmer Square W Unit E is 29.2 miles from Naval Air Development Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including McGuire Air Force Base.

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